Do I need a PCard?

Youngstown State Purchasing Card (P-Card)

What is a P-Card?

The University Purchasing Card is a MasterCard obtained from JPMorgan Chase and should be accepted by any authorized supplier that accepts MasterCard.

A cardholder may use the P-Card in the same way as a personal credit card to make purchases of supplies or services strictly for University needs.

Purchases may be made by telephone, mail, the Internet or in person with any supplier that accepts MasterCard as a form of payment (also some suppliers on eCUBE).

YSU offers two types of credit cards. One is a Regular P-card which is used to acquire small dollar purchases (under $1,500) such as supplies. The other card is a Select P-card which is designed to provide increased flexibility for University personnel who travel frequently and actively conduct University business during travel and community programs. Original travel receipts are attached and submitted with the P-Card Statement of Account and copies of the receipts are attached to the Travel Expense Report (TER).

How to Apply

Purchasing Card applications will take Chase approximately 14 business days to process-from the time that Procurement Services receives the application until the date that the actual MasterCard is mailed to YSU from Chase.

Cards will be picked up in Procurement Services upon notification

Cardholder training will be provided at that time

Card Benefits

Easy and convenient. Phone orders can be placed directly to vendors at any time.

Cardholders can make most purchases up front without additional approvals.